Overview

A solid and comprehensive education in the fundamentals of plant pathology is provided through an established core of introductory courses that are required of all Master of Science in Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University students.

Collectively, these strengths not only serve our clientele and our science, but also provide a rich environment for graduate education and training that can be tailored to the specific career interests of the student, irrespective of whether they prefer training in the basic sciences or are preparing for a career in extension. We encourage you to explore this site and would be pleased to assist you in meeting your needs regarding Plant Pathology.

Key facts

We expect that the demand for demonstrated specialization will increase in the coming decades as emphases on research areas, such as:

genomic sciences
food and energy security
the global effects of climate change continue to increase.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology of Plant Pathogens

Plant Disease: Methods & Diagnosis

Agriculture, Ethics and the Environment

Tropical Plant Pathology

Mycology

Applied Evolutionary Analysis of Population Genetic Data

Ecology ot Soil Ecosystems

Fungal Genetics and Physiology

Plant Disease Resistance Mechanisms and Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-25 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Online Application

Personal Statement

Three letters of recommendation

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Interview/resume/essays

Test Scores GRE

Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34033 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12735 USD / year

≈ 12735 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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